April 2015 - Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce

Mayor’s Breakfast Wed. April 8
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oin the Scotts Valley Chamber
of Commerce Board of
Directors, Chamber Ambassadors and Mayor Dene Bustichi
for our annual Meet the Mayor
event! There will be a “State of
the City Address” by Mayor Bustichi and a question and answer
session. Don’t miss this special
chance to hear Mayor Bustichi
speak about our City and Community. This event is open to the
entire community. The cost of
the Breakfast Buffet is $20.00 at
the Door.
Scotts
Valley
Chamber
Mayoral Breakfast, Wednesday
April 8 from 7:30 - 9:00am Cafe
Carbonero One Disc Drive
To RSVP email dreber@scottsvalleychamber.com or call (831)
438-1010
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Wednesday April 8
• Mayor’s Breakfast
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Café Carbonero
One Disc Drive, SV
Thursday April 23
• Business Networking
Mixer
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Monterey Coast Prep
Middle & High School
125 Bethany Drive, SV
Friday May 8
• Biz Walk
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday May 21
• Business Networking
Mixer
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Mayor Dene Bustichi
Save These Dates
5th Annual Dog-Friendly Days of Wine & Wet Noses
oin Laurie Roberts (Local radio
personality currently on KPIG and
KFOX, and Radio Hall of Fame
inductee) for a day in the Park. Bring
your blanket and chairs! This dogfriendly family event offers awesome
music, yummy food, delicious wine and
thirst quenching beer!
This event benefits The Santa
Cruz County Animal Shelter and
Unconditional Love Animal Rescue.
Unconditional Love has been saving
animals from kill shelters since 1999.
They focus on special needs animals,
those who are sick, injured, too tiny
to survive without intensive care and
(their newest venture) those who need
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hospice care because they were brought
to the shelter with a terminal illness or as
elderly, fragile pets.
The event begins at 1:30. There will
be a raffle as well as some outstanding
music. The Coffis Brothers and Mountain
Men take the stage at 2pm followed by
Grammy Award winner Robert Berry
with Paul Keller. Last to take the stage
will be the award winning Beatles tribute
band, The Sun Kings.
•••
MacDorsa Park
April 25th at 1:30pm
Admission: 21 & over: $15 donation
– Ages 11-20: $10 donation: Ages 10 &
under: free. Dogs on leashes welcome
Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival • August 15 & 16
• Thursday July 16
Taste of Scotts Valley
6 – 9 p.m.
Art, Wine, Beer Festival
Kick-Off Party for
Community!
At the Scotts Valley Hilton
• Saturday & Sunday
August 15 &16
Scotts Valley Art,
Wine & Beer Festival
Sat: 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Skypark
361 Kings Village Road, SV
Every 2nd Thursday
Happy Hour Networking
Photo Credit
Michelle Reber
Every 4th Thursday
Business Networking Mixer
Call the Chamber Today or Visit
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Monterey Coast Preparatory to Host
Scotts Valley Chamber Mixer on April 23 (5:30 – 7 p.m.)
M
onterey Coast Preparatory (MCP)
specializes in developing the
gifts and talents of students with
learning disabilities ranging from autism
to dyslexia to anxiety. But MCPc’s courses
are far from remedial; MCP graduates earn
a fully accredited, University of California
approved high-school diploma. The MCP
Community is thrilled to have finally
found a home – in Scotts Valley, Calif.
“We are so pleased to be part of this
community,” said Jay Dunlap, Executive
Director. “The local schools and businesses
have been warm and welcoming. Scotts
Valley clearly understands the value of
education.”
Monterey Coast Preparatory moved to
Scotts Valley from Santa Cruz in August of
2014. Over the last three years, the school
has realigned and strengthened its mission
to provide college preparatory education
to students who learn differently. The MCP
program includes hands on projects, state
approved curriculum, weekly teacher
training on how to accommodate different
learners, and on-going collaboration with
Stanford University labs and research
projects.
“Before I came to MCP I was failing
most of my classes. School was a dark and
depressing place. At MCP I learn about how
I learn and what I need to do to improve.
Now my grades are mostly A’s and I plan
to go to medical school after I graduate,”
said Aziz Bhullar, a junior at MCP.
This year at the new Scotts Valley site,
students have enjoyed physical education
at Siltanen Park, performed scenes from
classical Greek and Roman plays at the
Vine Hill Amphitheater, and developed
video documentaries for US History. Students are currently engaged in an all-school
effort to produce the play, “Shakespeare’s
Star Wars,” under the expert guidance of
veteran thespian, and MCP English teacher,
Karin Babbitt.
Dr. Rebecca Hoover, Director of Sciences and Math, has developed a humble,
but comprehensive laboratory here in
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Scotts Valley. Currently, the biology class is
using electrophoresis to strip and identify
DNA. The science program is designed to
develop meaningful connections between
“textbook” concepts and their application
in the real world. The Bay Area is a hotbed
of genetics research. MCP is producing scientists by arming students with the skills
required for work in the field.
The Marine Science class conducted
field research in Elkhorn Slough, collected
and classified plankton from the Monterey
Bay, and is currently using the Environ-
mental Fluid Mechanics Lab at Stanford
University to simulate Tsunamis and
conduct other wave tank experiments.
Classes at MCP are engaging, relevant
and hands-on. The school community is
kind and compassionate.
“Our mission is to create a model for
learner-centered education. Our program is
effective for all types of learners, especially
those that have struggled with learning in
traditional school environments, because
we maintain a laser-like focus on learning
and continuous improvement,” said Kris
Neustadter, Director of Student Services.
MCP’s new location, near the boundary
between two counties, means the school
can better serve students from Santa Cruz
County and from the Silicon Valley. Students
who learn differently make the trip from
Monterey, Menlo Park, and everywhere
in between, so they can get the academic
support they need to prepare for college and
the social and emotional support they need
to grow into successful adults.
“What I like about MCP is the small
classes and how much the teachers care
about us,” said Kai Peters, MCP sixth grader.
*MCP Casino Night Fundraiser April
25 7 - 10:30 p.m. Scotts Valley Community
Center.
Texas Hold Em, Poker, Black Jack,
Roulette & Craps • Hors-D’oeuvres &
Wine - Raffle Tickets & Prizes - Tickets
$75/person
To order tickets got to www.
exploremcp.org
Scotts Valley Chamber News
Kelinda’s Customs
Official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
O
n Wednesday March 15, Kelinda’s
Customs held their Official Grand
Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Guests were treated to a delicious
lunch and celebrated with champagne.
Kelinda’s Customs is owned by locals, Ken
Johnson and his wife Linda, thus the name
“Kelinda.” Ken and Linda, their daughter
Brittany, Linda’s sister Tina, as well as
Ken’s parents, Joyce and Jay, all poured
their sweat into cleaning up this building
and making their dreams become a reality.
“Kelinda’s Customs” page 14
Hophead Public House Happy Hour
And Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
O
n March 12 The Hophead
Public House hosted a
very special Happy Hour
Networking and Ribbon Cutting
Event.
If you haven’t already,
you really should stop by The
Hophead and meet owner, Jay
Patel. He has 10 rotating taps
featuring breweries such as Stone
Brewing Company and Lagunitas.
As Jay puts it, it’s all about the “Pursuit of
Hopiness”. He also has a rotating and ever
changing menu with favorites such as his
pulled pork fries and their famous “Infidel
Cuban Sandwich”. In addition, they now
feature live music on select evenings.
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“Kelinda’s Customs” from page 13
Ken’s passion for motorcycles began
when he was just a boy. He started out
fixing friend’s motorcycles just for the
fun of it. He would later start a successful
mobile repair business working from
home. When he soon found his driveway
overflowing with motorcycles he finally
decided it was time to open up his own
shop. Ken has a genuine passion for what
he does and it really shows. “I love turning
wrenches”, says Ken. He says sometimes
he’s having so much fun working that he
almost forgets to stop and keep track of the
hours he started and stopped. In addition
to motorcycle repair, they also sell t-shirts,
leather goods, helmets, jackets, gloves and
motorcycle accessories.
Ken and his family are long-time residents of Scotts Valley and their love for the
community shows. In fact they recently held
a BBQ fundraiser and were able to present
Valley Churches United Missions with a
check during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Photos by Angela Marshall
From right: Linda and Ken Johnson present a
donation to Linda Lovelace of VCUM
Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys Hosts Chamber Mixer
O
n March 26 the Boys & Girls Club of the
Valleys hosted a Chamber Mixer to kick off
their 2015 fundraising drive. It was a heartfelt
evening as Boys & Girls Club Board Members
and community leaders spoke about their
passion and vision for the Club. Multiple gracious donors stepped up that very evening and
wrote checks on the spot to aid in the cause.
Before they can open the doors, they need to
raise approximately $500k, or about three year’s
operating budget.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys needs
our help. If you or someone you know would
Boys & Girls Club President Corky Roberson (right)
like to serve for this rewarding community
organization by joining the Board of Directors
or becoming a community supporter, please
contact Sam Robustelli at smrobustelli@att.net.
Malone’s Celebrates 35 Years Serving Scotts Valley
O
n Tuesday March 10 Malone’s Grille celebrated their 35th Anniversary. On this
special day they “rolled back” their prices
and patrons were treated to $.25 beers as well
as Cheeseburgers and Fries for only $3.95.
For the last 35 years, Patti Malone has been
a pillar in our community. She has done so much
for our community over the years, it is difficult
to measure. Whether it was serving as President
of her Rotary Club, supporting our schools, or
putting on a fundraiser for someone in need, you
can always count on Patti to lead with her heart
where her community is concerned.
No Time
Like the Present
to Keep Your Future on Track
Lots of times, changes in life also affect your
investments. That’s why there’s never been a
better time to schedule your complimentary
portfolio review. We’ll talk about the changes
in your life and help you decide whether
it makes sense to revise your investments
because of them.
A portfolio review will help ensure your
investments are keeping pace with your
goals. Call your local financial advisor today.
Photo by Angela Marshal
Patti Malone (right) celebrates with her staff.
Patti Malone, you are a treasure to Scotts
Valley. Congratulations on 35 amazing years at
Malone’s! Scotts Valley thanks you!
Welcome New Members
Ananda Yoga
221-A Mt. Hermon Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-338-9642
Tutoring Club of Scotts Valley
221 Mt. Hermon Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-439-8886
Days of Wine & Wet Noses (event)
May 17 at 1:30pm
MacDorsa Park, Scotts Valley
831-479-4386
Thank You
Renewing Members
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360 King’s Village Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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